Themes hierarchy
Angels described in Judaic, Christian, and Muslim religions as the messengers of God. This section also includes demons and devils too.
This is a list of stories and concepts described in the bible. Accounts from both old and new testament passages are listed here.
People named in the Old and New Testament
People and entities commonly described or once thought of as saints in Christian beliefs.
The images of many of these figures follow a consistent theme showing a particular aspect of their life history, or of their death. As such the symbolism within the image made recognition of saint possible in different compositions.
Often the donor of a statue, painting, or stained glass window, would incorporate an image of a saint associated with the person commissioning the work.